By definition, shift means “to move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.” Think about that for a second. Shifts don’t have to be these huge, massive, super-grand gestures of change. Sometimes it can be small things that make a big difference. My goal is to get you…
I am a discerning technophile. My research group coined the term Socio-Tech Innovation, which is creating or adopting new technology to solve thorny social and environmental problems while building financial sustainability. Tech innovation can improve lives by: Developing solutions that are contextually relevant, industry specific, and mitigate for environmental damage. For example, RISE Products upcycles…
Are you looking to travel during the upcoming busy months? In his new blog post, Diego Ibanez California lists tips for people who are planning to travel. Thrive Global invites voices from many spheres to share their perspectives on our Community platform. Community stories are not commissioned by our editorial team, and opinions expressed by…
I first encountered the lopsided nature of representation in the US healthcare system when I was newly pregnant with my son. As a woman raised in a traditional and conservative Indian society, I was shocked that there were no female OB/GYN doctors available to attend to me. I ended up going with a midwife practice…
September 16, 2021 — 2:03 AM Unless you live in the tropics year-round (and get outside) or take high-potency supplements proactively (and daily), chances are you aren’t getting enough vitamin D—like not even close. And though it’s an issue much of the health world is now painfully aware of, vitamin D is scant in foods…
September 16, 2021 — 0:27 AM There are a lot of terms and descriptions about dentists out there that can get confusing and often overused: holistic, biological, natural, and integrative. But, all of these terms can be packed neatly underneath one umbrella: functional dentistry. By now, you may be familiar with functional medicine and functional nutrition, and perhaps…
When it comes to glowing, youthful skin, it’s all eyes on collagen. Just about everything we do in healthy aging skin care can, on some level, be traced back to the structural protein. It’s why nighttime treatments contain actives like retinol or glycolic acid, as those can stimulate a collagen response. Or why experts rave…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 15, 2021 — 22:04 PM The intersection of iced coffee season with pumpkin spice season is a very special time—fall may be in the air, but it’s not yet…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. September 15, 2021 — 21:32 PM No matter how well you eat, I can almost guarantee that sneaky sugar is making its way into your diet. But don’t worry! Even…
Was it something you said—or did—or didn’t do? (It’s usually that last thing). You can’t help noticing that your mother-in-law acts like she is married to your husband—as if she doesn’t trust you to be a good wife to him. And if that weren’t frustrating enough, your husband isn’t willing to talk to his mother…
